Specification Sheet

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Technical Data Sheet
Permatex
Aviation Form-A-
Gasket
®
No. 3 Sealant
AAM Revised 03/04
NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT PERMATEX, INC., TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
PERMATEX, INC., HARTFORD SQUARE NORTH, 10 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, HARTFORD, CT 06106 PHONE – (1-87PERMATEX)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION S.I.N.: 834-300
Permatex
Aviation Form-A-Gasket
No. 3 Sealant is a dark
reddish brown, viscous liquid with a characteristic alcoholic
odor. It is a slow drying, liquid that changes to a pliable, tacky
film through solvent evaporation. It seals close fitting parts,
machined surfaces and threaded connections in industrial,
aircraft, marine and automotive applications.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
For close tolerance flanges
Slow drying
Flexible setting
Withstands pressures to 5000 psi
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Solid gasket dressing
Close fitting machined surfaces
Threaded connections
Aviation engines
Marine engines
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1.
Remove all previous material from mating surfaces.
Permatex
Gasket Remover is recommended for most
materials, not for plastics or painted surfaces.
2.
For best results, clean and dry all surfaces with a
residue-free solvent, such as Permatex
Brake and
Parts Cleaner.
3.
Remove cap and coat with brush-top applicator.
4.
When used as a gasket dressing, spread product with
a spatula to a uniform film on one side of gasket and
then position it on the assembly. Coat the second side
of gasket and re-assemble. Slower drying formula
increases work time.
5.
Assembly is operational after 4 hours, full cure is
effective after 24 hours.
For Cleanup
1.
The product can be removed from metal surfaces with
isopropyl alcohol. If the sealant has been dried for a
long time or at high temperatures, cover the sealant
with alcohol and allow to soften overnight.
2.
Clean hands with Permatex
brand hand cleaners.
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type
Appearance
Odor
Specific Gravity
Viscosity
Flash Point, TCC,
°
F
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Permatex
Aviation Form-A-Gasket
®
No. 3 Sealant once
applied, develops into a pliable, tacky seal by solvent
evaporation. Dry times will vary with temperature, humidity and
gap.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Temperature Resistance
Typical Values
Continuous, °C (°F)
-54 to 204
(-65 to 400)
Chemical / Solvent Resistance
The product retains effective properties in contact with water,
ethylene glycol, gasoline, motor oil, transmission fluid and sea
water.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
For safe handling information on this product, consult the
Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Container Size
80017 (3D)
16 oz. bottle
80019 (3H)
4 oz. bottle
80018
2 oz. bottle
STORAGE
Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8
°
to 28
°
C
(46
°
to 82
°
F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
its original container.

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